‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Recasting a Major Role?

We're dying for a taste of new blood come 'Game of Thrones' season 4, which to date has announced far fewer castings than previous cycles, however more significant. New roles may prove to be a moot point, though, as new rumors suggest that a major role will need to be recast beginning with season 4, and from a surprising source at that.

WinterisComing reports that the role of Tommen Baratheon will be recast in season 4, the role having largely served as a background character portrayed by young actor Callum Wharry until now. For reasons known well to book readers, Tommen will come to further prominence beginning with 'Game of Thrones' season 4, for which the slightly older Dean-Charles Chapman will assume the role.

Interestingly, Chapman already appeared in the series in an important Lannister role, that of the young Martyn killed in captivity by the Karstarks. HBO has yet to confirm the casting change, though producers have a history of recasting when it comes time for a role to expand. For instance, David Michael Scott briefly portrayed the role of Beric Dondarrion in season 1, before Richard Dormer assumed the expanded role in season 3.